August 30 / 19.40 Newton Abbot

19.40

Good

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  • Prize money: £3757.74
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 408-P1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
First win since his days in Ireland when narrowly repelling the market leader in a 2m good-ground handicap at Stratford 12 days ago; this 4lb higher mark won't be beyond him if continuing the good work.
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8

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Colonel Lesley

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Richard Hawker

Hasn't won for nearly three years but he's often placed and was only just denied over 2m1f here in June, though he has to be forgiven a below-par run when well behind Stinginhisstep over C&D last month; could place again, with Brian Hughes taking over from a claimer, if back on song.

9/1

6th

7

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:07 Newton Abbot

Colonel Lesley

11st 0lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Richard Hawker

Went down fighting when beaten a head off today's mark here (2m1f, good) last month, his second run after a layoff, and will be fine over today's longer trip; featured prominently in calculations.

4/1

2nd

8

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Colonel Lesley

10st 7lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Richard Hawker

C&D winner (2022, no win since) who was second twice here last summer; shaped as though the run might have been needed when finishing sixth of ten on reappearance over C&D (good) 20 days ago; on a competitive mark and likely to be all the sharper for that.

6/1

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11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 211352 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two wins in July included one here and didn't do much wrong behind a handicap debutant back here ten days ago; thereabouts off just 1lb higher.
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1

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

20:25 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; may have needed the run after a break when seventh of nine finishers over C&D (good) nine days ago; not out of this.

8/1

7th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; below par on her last two starts of last season; yet to win when fresh but has run well after a break; on a competitive mark if she is ready.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 909-14 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Raised 7lb for winning over C&D winner in July and that seemed to find him out at Uttoxeter when beaten in the region of 10l; well held on the Flat subsequently; probably vulnerable.
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6th

4

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Ranco

11st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Doubled his hurdling tally at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July and is now only 2lb above that mark but has become inconsistent this year and others in this line-up appeal more.

16/1

6th

6

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

15:10 Plumpton

Ranco

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nigel Hawke

Would have won easier at Worcester (2m4f, good) but for some premature easing on the run-in but he went out like a light next time at Uttoxeter; usually consistent in the main and could bounce back from that.

12/1

8th

2

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:50 Uttoxeter

Ranco

11st 12lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Generally consistent and gained a second hurdle success when overcoming premature easing at Worcester last month; 4lb higher and this looks potentially more competitive but he has to be considered again.

5/1

Form: 33-178 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has run moderately either side of a three-month break but he did win a Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off only 4lb lower in May, so the ability is there should a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces that worked well initially) trigger a return to form.
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2nd

7

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has been chasing, not beaten far when third at Worcester (2m, good) in September but rather disappointing over the same C&D last time; has four wins to his name over hurdles; not ruled out.

6/1

5th

11

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

C&D winner just over a year ago and signs of a revival with two better runs returned here of late, including when not far behind Rocks Up Late and Alshadhian last month; player if reproducing those efforts on better terms.

7/1

Form: 46-322

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner from 7f-1m2f; 0-5 over hurdles but runner-up in both his handicaps and a late mistake was no help at Uttoxeter last time (2m, good) when finding a bigger-priced stablemate superior; now goes in the cheekpieces that worked for him on the Flat; gets the vote.
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7th

8

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Castle Quarter

10st 11lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

AW Flat winner; only win in 14 runs over hurdles was off this mark over C&D last May (good) when wearing a hood for the first time (as well as cheekpieces); hasn't done quite as well since, with today's combination of headgear the last twice.

16/1

6th

5

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Castle Quarter

11st 3lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-time AW Flat winner who also scored in a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle (2m, good) last May and is just 1lb higher today; third at Wincanton on penultimate start was easily the best of his four efforts this autumn/winter, so he's not easy to trust.

8/1

2

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Fakenham

Castle Quarter

11st 9lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-time AW winner and added a Uttoxeter handicap last May (2m, good); placed in a Class 4 last time at Wincanton (good to soft) so a likely contender at this level; tongue-tie is added.

15/8

20/1

Form: 046-7P

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-14 under both codes and no closer than 16l in his completed handicaps as a jumper.
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12

14th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:40 Newton Abbot

Presgrave

10st 2lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Jimmy Frost

in touch with leaders, bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 2nd, soon towards rear, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

15

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Taunton

Presgrave

10st 2lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Jimmy Frost

Finished behind fellow maiden Gorcombe Moonshine at Exeter most recently but ran well (40-1 third) over 2m3f here in November and has place claims if back to that form.

16/1

7th

15

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:40 Exeter

Presgrave

10st 2lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Jimmy Frost

Ran well from the front when third at Taunton last November but nothing like as good on only start since, at that track last month; cheekpieces worn in both of those races now left off; 0-18 in career.

20/1

Form: 00P1/P D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Left Richard Newland for £1,200 and, following a long absence, he was pulled up at Uttoxeter (handicap) when 100-1.
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13th

3

(13)

13th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 109y

Class 6

14:00 Doncaster

Numero Uno

11st 2lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

bit short of room after 1f, soon midfield

100/1

4th

3

22nd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

18:35 Uttoxeter

Numero Uno

11st 0lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Struggled off lowly marks in handicap hurdles last year and his recent point form doesn't offer much hope either.

50/1

11th

11

4th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

17:08 Exeter

Numero Uno

10st 6lb

J: Mr James Jeavons

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Won on fast ground for Richard Newland in spring 2011 but has shown nothing in handicaps for his current yard.

66/1

Form: 0-P57

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much at all but he's in good hands and handicaps may see him in a better light; hard to be confident, though.
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8th

6

30th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

19:40 Newton Abbot

Holnest Pound

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

jumped left throughout, led, prominent when headed after 2nd, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

8/1

7th

3

18th Aug 2022

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:55 Fontwell

Holnest Pound

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

jumped left on occasions, midfield, hit 4th, ridden before 2 out, soon outpaced

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £7.69
Tricast £22.85
Trifecta £30.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Colonel Lesley

SPOTLIGHT:

Castle Quarter

TOPSPEED:

Gerard Mentor

Daily Mail:

Karannelle

POSTDATA:

Colonel Lesley

The Times:

Colonel Lesley

Telegraph:

Colonel Lesley

The Guardian:

Colonel Lesley

Daily Express:

Colonel Lesley

Daily Mirror:

Colonel Lesley

The Sun:

Colonel Lesley

The Star:

Colonel Lesley

Daily Record:

Castle Quarter